Emily Coutts
Born (1989-07-04) July 4, 1989
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, producer
Notable workStar Trek: Discovery

Emily Coutts (born July 4, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Keyla Detmer, a bridge officer, on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery.[1][2]

A graduate of York University's drama program, Coutts has written, produced, and starred in several independent short and feature films.[3][4] She has also appeared in a web series that she co-wrote and co-produced, entitled Beattie & Mae, alongside Melanie Leishman.[5]

Personal life

Coutts came out as gay in 2019.[6] In August 2020, she announced her engagement to her girlfriend, producer Lexy Altman.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Bright Side of the Moon Anchor
2015 Barn Wedding Emma Also producer[8][9] and writer
2015 Crimson Peak Eunice [10][11]
2015 As I Like Her Liz Short film
2015 Satisfaction Kat Short film
2016 Can't Close a Painted Eye Maria Short film
2016 3-Way (Not Calling)[12] Gina Short film
2016 Cherry Sam Short film
2017 Come Back Ella Short film
2019 Barbara-Anne Andi Short film
2019 Goliath Jenna [1]
2020 Eros Caz Short film
2020 Hazy Little Thing Karen [13]
2020 Dear Jesus Eileen Short film; also producer,
executive producer, and writer[6]
2023 They Choose You — Short film; director, producer, and writer

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 The L.A. Complex Paul F. Tompkins Show Receptionist Episode: "Vacancy"
2012 Transporter: The Series Cherisse Episode: "Payback"
2013 The Next Step Waitress Episode: "Bad Moon Rising"
2013 Murdoch Mysteries Typist Episode: "The Ghost of Queen's Park "
2014 Best Christmas Party Ever Natalie TV movie
2016 The Girlfriend Experience Monica Episode: "Available"
2016 Dark Matter Sylvia Episode: "We Were Family"
2017 Murdoch Mysteries Camilla Morse Episode: "Hot Wheels of Thunder"
2017–present Star Trek: Discovery Keyla Detmer Recurring
2018 Designated Survivor Kaitlin Corday Episode: "Bad Reception"
2021 Star Trek: Discovery Logs Keyla Detmer (voice) TV series short
2021 Clarice Erin Episodes: "Silence Is Purgatory" & "Motherless Child"
2021 Glowbies Fifi (voice) Animated series

References

  1. 1 2 Kecskes, Alex (2018-03-23). "Emily Coutts talks "Star Trek Discovery"". ACED Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  2. ↑ "'Star Trek: Discovery': Emily Coutts on season 2, Detmer's Eyepiece". Star Trek. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  3. ↑ "Spotlight on Alumni: Emily Coutts – Theatre". Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  4. ↑ Mark, John (January 1, 2021). "Star Trek and the Struggle w/ Emily Coutts". BLNCD World. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Beattie & Mae | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  6. 1 2 Reynolds, Daniel (February 8, 2022). "How Star Trek Helped Discovery Star Emily Coutts Come Out". Out. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ Coutts, Emily (August 25, 2020). "marrying a real life mermaid 🥂". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Northern Lights: 15 Canadian Talents to Watch" by Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter (5 Sept, 2018) Retrieved from ProQuest 2124060550
  9. ↑ "The Rosenzweig Group Signs Desmond Chiam, L. Scott Caldwell, Troy Gentile & Emily Coutts" by Denise Petski at deadline.com
  10. ↑ "CFC names Actors Conservatory participants" by Jordan Pinto at playbackonline.ca
  11. ↑ "Review: Crimson Peak" by Jake Cole at www.slantmagazine.com
  12. ↑ 3-Way (Not Calling) article & info at www.shortoftheweek.com
  13. ↑ "A Perfect Plan, Hazy Little Thing among CFF world premieres" by Lauren Malyk at playbackonline.ca


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